Sticky Mulled Cider Glazed Carrots

Name: Sticky Mulled Cider Glazed Carrots
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 8 large carrots, trimmed and halved lengthways; 2 tbsp Vegetable oil; 60 g Butter; 200 ml cider; 200 ml apple juice; 2 star anise; 0.5 cinnamon stick; 1 tbsp demerara sugar; 1 pinch salt

Elevate your side dish game with these tender carrots simmered in a fragrant blend of mulled cider, apple juice, and warm spices. The result is a perfectly glazed, sticky-sweet vegetable dish that pairs beautifully with any roast dinner.

Servings8 Portions

Prep Time15 Mins

Cook Time60 Mins

Difficulty

Easy

Ingredients

large carrots, trimmed and halved lengthways
8
Vegetable oil
2 tbsp
Butter
60 g
cider
200 ml
apple juice
200 ml
star anise
2
cinnamon stick
0.5
demerara sugar
1 tbsp
salt
1 pinch

Step-by-Step Instructions

In a large flameproof casserole dish or heavy-bottomed pan, heat the vegetable oil over low heat. Add the halved carrots and a pinch of salt, cooking for about 15 minutes while tossing occasionally until they are lightly browned and caramelized all over.

Add the butter to the pan and cook until it begins to foam. Pour in the cider and apple juice, then stir in the star anise, cinnamon stick, and demerara sugar.

Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Cook uncovered for 20–25 minutes, or until the carrots are tender and the liquid has reduced into a thick, sticky glaze.

Serve immediately while hot, or let them cool and reheat gently in the glaze when you're ready to serve.

Chef's Tips

For a non-alcoholic version, replace the cider with extra apple juice and a splash of apple cider vinegar. These carrots can be made up to two days in advance and stored in the refrigerator; simply reheat them in a pan until the glaze becomes glossy again.